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David Burt, the Premier, took aim at the Opposition after an online report found the One Bermuda Alliance requested and received voter information in 2012.
Mr Burt said in the House of Assembly last Friday that the OBA should not make “foolish press ...
DATE: Jul 23, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Some of Bermuda’s lowest-paid workers could triple their wages within three years after a national living wage is introduced.
Economic experts, union officials and employers should decide on the living wage, to be implemented by 2021, according to a ...
DATE: Jul 23, 2018
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Politics
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Affordable housing in Bermuda will be boosted by “at least 55 additional units” as the Bermuda Housing Corporation adds to its existing inventory.
Meanwhile, the Harmony Club, which the Government purchased in 2008, is now vacated by police and is be...
DATE: Jul 23, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Lieutenant-Colonel David Burch issued an apology to a farming leader yesterday as he conceded farming leases had been neglected.
The Minister of Public Works also told the House of Assembly all leases for arable lands would now be extended to 21 year...
DATE: Jul 21, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Legislation to introduce quad bike tours was approved by the House of Assembly, despite the opposition of environmental groups.
Walter Roban, the Minister of Transport, said tours will be limited to seven vehicles and will only be allowed on paved ro...
DATE: Jul 21, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
An enhanced immigration policy boosting opportunities for local entertainers comes into force at the end of the month.
Walton Brown, the Minister of Home Affairs, told the House of Assembly there will be closer scrutiny of employers.
The move means B...
DATE: Jul 21, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
More than a year after firefighters were assured a new ladder truck was on its way, they were told yesterday it would be at least another 12 months before a replacement would be ready for use.
The Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service’s efforts were hamper...
DATE: Jul 21, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
Fiona McWhirter
Ten scholarships, valued at $10,000 each, have been handed out under the Public Service Bursary Scheme.
Government reform minister Lovitta Foggo said the move would help young Bermudians fill essential technical and professional posts within the publ...
DATE: Jul 21, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
Department of Workforce Development scholarships were handed to 34 students.
Diallo Rabain told the House of Assembly 16 received up to $10,000 each for the National Technical Vocational Training scholarship and six were awarded the Technical Vocatio...
DATE: Jul 21, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff
The One Bermuda Alliance repeated its call for the Parliamentary Registrar to release a report into the controversial release of voter information.
Opposition leader Jeanne Atherden said a number of “very troubling questions” remained unanswered on h...
DATE: Jul 21, 2018
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CATEGORY:
Politics
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AUTHOR:
News Staff